Man accused of stabbing officer to be arraigned Thursday

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Oct 12, 2017 at 7:38 AM

Investigators say 47-year-old Leon Roach is accused of stabbing a police officer in the chest in the city last month. The officer was wearing a bullet proof vest, so the knife wasn't able to go through. Police say she was cut on the hand during the incident.

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The man police say stabbed a Rochester police officer last month is expected to be arraigned in court on Thursday.

Investigators say 47-year-old Leon Roach is accused of stabbing a police officer in the chest on Louise and Jay Streets in the city. The officer was wearing a bullet proof vest, so the knife wasn't able to go through. However, police say she was cut on the hand.

Roach is facing several charges, including attempted murder. He will be court at 9:30 a.m. Thursday morning.